If you think you may need to give up your pet because of your circumstances or due to an issue with the animal, please consider the decision carefully as you will no longer retain any ownership rights to the animal. Surrendering Your Pet

If you have lost your pet, we recommend that you come to the shelter and search for your animal. If an animal turned in to the shelter has identification, we will try to locate the owner. However, only owners can correctly identify their animal.

If it is a 1-story, detached, residential accessory building with 200 square feet or less of floor area, you do not need a building permit or a foundation. Those over 200 square feet need both a building permit and a foundation. Call Building Inspections or Code Enforcement at (806) 296-1100 for information on the setbacks requirements or other questions.

No. If you are the property owner of the residence and you live at the residence as your homestead, you are not required to obtain a permit for roofing as long as you are doing the work yourself and are on the job site. If you hire a contractor to install the roof for you then they must obtain a roofing permit and call for inspections. All roofing contractors must obtain a roofing permit and call for inspections. The permit fee is $45.00.

Yes, if you own and occupy the house as your homestead and apply for an electrical, plumbing, landscape irrigation, and heating and air-conditioning permits. If the property owner hires an individual or company to do the work the property owner must hire the properly licensed individual or company to perform the work.

Yes, a permit is required. The new water heater must also be inspected to ensure the safety of the installation. Water heater permit fees are $5.00. Please contact Building Inspections at (806) 296-1120.

That depends on the zoning of the property, the size, and the age of the Manufactured Home. You may only install a manufactured home on locations zoned for Manufactured homes. Call our Planning and Zoning Dept. at (806) 296-1120 for more information.

Yes. All electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors must be registered with the City. All contractors must provide a copy of their license, contractor’s license, driver’s license and a copy of their certificate of insurance. The electrical, landscape irrigation and mechanical contractors must pay a $30.00 annual registration fee.

No. Truck drivers may not park their trucks in residential areas. Truck drivers are not allowed to take the trucks off of the truck routes. Truck parking is only allowed in areas zoned as C-3 and M-1, and only on paved surfaces.

No. You may not park a vehicle on the grass or side walk. The side walk is a public right of way and you may not obstruct the side walk. You may only park your vehicle on the street or in the driveway.

You may only park those types of vehicles in the front set back area of the front yard for two days out of seven consecutive days. You may not store them on the street. For more information, call a code enforcement officer at (806) 296-1140.

Most production companies prefer simply to sell tickets at the door. If advance tickets are offered, special purchasing instructions will be provided within the press release or online publicity info. Production companies usually maintain possession of the tickets until the day of the show.

The theatre box office generally opens an hour prior to showtime. Patrons are encouraged to arrive 15-30 minutes early in order to purchase tickets and find their seats.

The Fair Theatre does not have credit card capabilities, but does accept cash and checks.

The Plainview Fire / EMS Department is a dual department. This means all of our personnel are trained and certified in both fire and EMS. We routinely send a fire truck to assist our ambulances since each ambulance only has two personnel. This allows at least four personnel on the scene to help with treatment, lifting, and loading of the patient. Secondly, there are many times that a fire truck is closer than an ambulance. This will shorten the time that it takes to get trained medical care.

Flowing of hydrants is a vital function and is required by the Insurance Service Organization (ISO). The ISO sets the classification of our Fire Department and determines homeowner’s insurance rates. Flushing the hydrants allows us to verify that each hydrant has sufficient water pressure to provide adequate fire suppression flow for that area. It allows us to detect and repair any deficiencies in the water system, before it is needed for a fire. In addition, the flow allows us to flush out any debris or other substances that are in the water lines. This prevents any debris from entering our fire engine pumps and causing damage or disabling the fire engine during a fire.

This is a very good question that could have many answers. First of all, we constantly have new employees at the Fire Department. As part of their initial and on-going training, they are required to learn how to safely operate the ambulances and fire units. The best way to accomplish this is to allow them to operate these vehicles under direct supervision of a more experienced firefighter.

Secondly, the firefighter may be learning a particular part of town by driving that area to familiarize themselves with the streets, dips, curves, etc.

Thirdly, we perform periodic checks of fire hydrants throughout town. This includes driving by the hydrants to check for damages, paint condition, location, etc. However, all units are available for immediate response to an emergency if needed.

One of our responsibilities is to perform pre-fire plans and safety surveys for our local businesses. We routinely go out to businesses and look over their buildings to familiarize ourselves with the layouts and to make recommendations to help prevent fires and safety issues. When we perform these tasks, the firefighters will drive the emergency units that they are assigned to. Again, the units and personnel are all available for immediate response if needed.

An application form may be downloaded and printed using our online job posting board. Completed applications may be submitted in the secure lock box on the table outside the office door to the Human Resources Department. Applications may also be faxed to the City of Plainview at (806) 296-1125, or delivered in person / mailed to:ATTN: Department of Human Resources901 Broadway St.Plainview, TX 79072

Applicants are contacted by phone or by letter only if needed for an interview.

Applications are not automatically reconsidered as future job openings become available. To be considered for future positions, an applicant must complete and submit a new application for each job posting.

For information on a variety of topics regarding the City of Plainview, Hale County, and other area entities, you can check the Main Street/CVB and Fair Theatre calendars on this website, and check the Chamber of Commerce calendar, or you can contact us at (806) 296-1119.

While we may not have all the answers to your questions, chances are good we know of someone who does. We will do our best to find an answer to your query in a timely manner. Main Street/CVB Calendar

Depending on the event, it is probably necessary to have a special event permit well before the actual date of the event. Please call (806) 296-1119 early and we will help you make sure the proper paperwork is on file for your event.Special Events Application

Main Street is a program ran through the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Main Street program. Plainview receives the designation of a “Main Street City” through various activities and receives support from the organization. The Main Street Board members apply for positions and are elected by the City Council for a two year term and monies used for the program come from the City’s general fund. The Plainview Downtown Association is a 501(c)3 organization with membership that includes downtown businesses, property owners and community individuals passionate about downtown. Money is received from membership dues and anyone is welcome to become a member. Both organizations work together to promote downtown.

To keep a moving violation off of your record, contact the Municipal Court at (806) 296-1177 and request a deferred disposition, appearance in Teen Court, or enrollment in a driving safety class by the due date listed on your citation.

To request a public copy of a police report, submit your request along with $5 cash, check, or money order in person or by mail to the Plainview Police Department at:108 W. Ninth St.Plainview, TX 79072

For more information, please call the Police Department records office at (806) 296-1179.

When a repair crew arrives at the reported leak area, the severity of the leak is determined. If the leak poses a safety hazard it may be repaired after utility locates have been arranged (usually about two hours for emergency calls). If the leak is minor it is scheduled for a later date, usually within 48 hours.

After a leak is repaired the water that leaked out makes it difficult to compact or level the yard. Backfilling excavations are scheduled for Fridays, weather permitting. The City of Plainview is not responsible for replacing trees, bushes, gardens, decorative rock, or any other landscape elements placed in the allies or public rights of way.

Notice was given in order to comply with the City of Plainview’s ordinance Section 3 Chapter 20 Plumbing, Article 7 General Regulations Section 603.3.2 that requires all backflow-prevention assemblies (i.e., reduced pressure, double-check valves, and pressure vacuum breaker assemblies) to be tested on installation and every three years thereafter by a licensed and approved tester. Locations considered high hazard areas need to be tested once every year. Tester information is included with the mailing notice.

The landfill accepts cash, check, and charge accounts only. The landfill does not accept credit cards. City of Plainview residents who pay a City of Plainview water bill are exempt for items such as appliances, furniture, yard waste, and household trash. There is a charge for lumber, sheet rock, carpet, concrete, roofing, and all other remodeling materials.

The City of Plainview does not have a curbside service, but they do offer a Loan a Truck Program. The Loan a Truck Progam is for City of Plainview residents and is free of charge unless the resident loads any kind of remodeling materials or tires. The City of Plainview will not pick up any bulk items left by the curb or around trash containers. It is the homeowner's responsibility to dispose of these items properly.

The system will not let you change the amount when you pay online, therefore you will need to pay the total balance. If you want to pay a different amount you can do so at the office, by mail, or leave the payment in our night drop box at:121 W. Seventh St.Plainview, TX 79072

No, we bill three times a month and we bill by zone. We have three zones. Your due date will be the same as every customer that lives in that zone. The only time your due date will change is if you move to another residence in another zone.